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A multicenter study of dental curricula in Asia/Pacific nations: The views and experiences of final‐year dental students
Author(s) -
Won John,
Guan Guangzhao,
Mei Li,
Ma Tristan,
Lai Yvonne,
Zafar Sobia,
Mei May Lei,
Thomson William Murray
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1930-7837
pISSN - 0022-0337
DOI - 10.1002/jdd.12515
Subject(s) - curriculum , grading (engineering) , medical education , qualitative research , china , multicenter study , dental education , medicine , psychology , pedagogy , political science , sociology , engineering , social science , civil engineering , surgery , law , randomized controlled trial
Objectives The objective of this qualitative study was to gain greater understanding of final‐year dental students’ views on and experience of their dental curricula in 4 universities from different Asia/Pacific countries, including New Zealand, Australia, and Hong Kong (China). Methods A qualitative study approach was used, with semistructured interviews conducted with final‐year students from each of the 4 universities. Results Interviews were conducted with 60 final‐year dental students, and 5 main themes were extracted from the interviews: (1) the definition of an “ideal” dental curriculum, (2) theoretical teaching, (3) transitional tools, (4) assessment, and (5) grading. Conclusion The findings provide insight into final‐year students’ views of dental curricula and suggestions on possible areas of reform in the dental curriculum. Further investigations are necessary to provide a curriculum that enables students to become competent, future‐ready dental practitioners.